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Broadcasts about Yorkshire cricket and other Yorkshire content from Yorkshire, England. Presented and produced by the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire's National Newspaper. Visit us at www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

Flying high in the Championship, Yorkshire came crashing back down to earth in the Twenty20 Blast as they head for the exit door. Hear from Phil Harrison and Chris Waters. Download this Yorkshire Post podcast here.

ENGLAND were left feeling the cold at Headingley earlier this week when they lost out to a New Zealand side on a hot streak, who won by 199 runs in the second Test match to square what most people agree was an all-too-short series. The Yorkshire Post’s

SUPER LEAGUE bosses declared the switch to Newcastle for their latest Magic Weekend a success, with more than 67,000 fans attending St James' Park over the two-day extravaganza. The YP's rugby league man Dave Craven joins Phil Harrison to discuss the high

Hull City face a daunting prospect to secure their Premier League status - beat Manchester United to have any chance. Can they do it? The Yorkshire Post’s chief football writer Richard Sutcliffe also looks at the managerial scenario at Leeds United, and

JUST another crazy week in the world of English cricket. Strauss, Pietersen, Gillespie and a Yorkshire win - we discuss it all. The CricketTalk panel of Phil Harrison and Chris Waters discuss in this Yorkshire Post podcast.

AFTER allowing the West Indies to square the three-match Test series in the Caribbean earlier this week, the spotlight has fallen on head coach Peter Moores once more. As Yorkshire prepare to return to County Championship action at home to Hampshire at He

Yorkshire Post’s chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe joins us to discuss the Tigers’ relegation battle as well as look ahead to Sheffield United’s League One play-off campaign which gets underway at home to Swindon Town on Thursday night.

THREE games in and defending County Championship champions Yorkshire have plenty to be pleased with. Two draws and a win is not a bad return considering Jason Gillespie’s team are without six players on England duty in the Caribbean, added to which they

AS Yorkshire take on Warwickshire in their first County Championship game of the season at Headingley, Chris Waters discusses how the County Champions have done so far this season. Together with host Phil Harrison, he also discusses Yorkshire's England se

As both Hull City and Rotherham United face pivotal games on Tuesday night in their respective battles to beat the drop, Richard Sutcliffe and Leon Wobschall discuss the chances of both teams. Dave Craven pops in to talk all things Super League.

An easter weekend full of Yorkshire derbies in football, rugby league and ice hockey, plus all the latest shenanigans at Leeds United, discussed by a panel of Nick Westby, Leon Wobschall, Dave Craven and Phil Harrison.

In the latest podcast from the Yorkshire Post, Nick Westby and Phil Harrison talk Six Nations denoument and the Elite League ice hockey play-offs. Plus we hear from Sheffield's welterweight world champion Kell Brook.

After an attritional FA Cup quarter-final on that pudding of a Valley Parade pitch, chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe discusses whether Bradford City can still upset Reading in the replay and reach Wembley. lus rugby league and rugby union di

The new man in charge of Sheffield Wednesday tops the agenda for chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe in an episode in which we also talk England’s grand slam failure, Super League and Elite League.

The Yorkshire Post’s cricket correspondent Chris Waters joins CricketTalk host Phil Harrison to take a look at the pinnacle of the one-day international game which takes over Australia and New Zealand for the next six-and-a-half weeks. With final appear

Bradford City shock Premier League leaders Chelsea in the FA Cup on Saturday. Is it the greatest upset in the competition’s rich history? The Yorkshire Post’s football writer Leon Wobschall reflects on a momentous day for the Bantams and attempts to a

Leeds United have been plunged into chaos again - Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict. It was a bad weekend for Yorkshire football, but there is some brighter news, as he previews Sheffield United’s Capital One Cup semi-final first leg at Tottenham and

Can Sheffield Wednesday mount a sustained play-off challenge and what’s going on with Leeds United’s transfer policy? The SportsTalk panel discuss and the fortunes of Yorkshire's leading football and rugby union clubs.

ONLY Bradford City and Middlesbrough flew the flag for Yorkshire at the weekend, while Leeds have been hit with a transfer ban. The SportsTalk panel discuss Yorkshire football, rugby union and ice hockey.

Yorkshire Post football writer Leon Wobschall chats Hull City in the Premier League, Championship transformations for Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield and Middlesbrough, and gets to the bottom of the problems at Barnsley. Also this week, Dave Craven join

Yorkshire Post chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe starts with Hull City and goes all the way down to FC Halifax Town in looking at the fortunes of each of our clubs. Also this week, Dave Craven joins us to reflect on England’s autumn campaig

Yorkshire Post football correspondent Leon Wobschall reflects on United’s derby win, where that leaves Doncaster Rovers and the improvements made by Barnsley and Bradford. Also this week, host Nick Westby is joined by Phil Harrison to look at what’s g

Hull City became Burnley’s first Premier League victims, did they deserve anything better? And can any of Yorkshire’s Championship set clamber out of the bottom half? Yorkshire Post chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe discusses all that plu

We have a star-studded line-up for you this week, two World Cup winners and another England legend. We hear from Will Greenwood on the one team England must beat this November and his impressions of Stuart Lancaster. Brian Moore talks injuries and the cha

Thirty-Two days is a long time in football, as Darko Milanic found out. Are Leeds United the biggest soap opera in football? The Yorkshire Post’s chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe reflects on the latest managerial casualty at Leeds United,

Steve Morison gave a frank assessment of Leeds United head coach Darko Milanic at the weekend - was he right to, and was what he said accurate? The Yorkshire Post’s chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict on the measured thought

Yorkshire Post’s deputy sports editor Chris Stratford joins us to reflect on another memroable weekend for European golf, and ask where now for the Americans. And Dave Craven joins us to assess a Super League play-off campaign that saw Yorkshire teams w

Castleford Tigers missed out on the league leaders shield but can they lift themselves for the play-offs? The Yorkshire Post’s rugby league correspondent Dave Craven joins us to give his verdict on whether Castleford missed their one big chance to win t

The Yorkshire Post’s rugby league correspondent Dave Craven joins us to judge whether Castleford Tigers can take top spot for the first time in their history. Plus we look at the proposals for the new World Club Challenge and how the Championship’s pl

YORKSHIRE’S convincing win by an innings and 18 runs against Roses rivals Lancashire earlier this week has put them on the verge of clinching the County Championship Division One title. The Yorkshire Post’s cricket correspondent Chris Waters joins Phi

With a new ice hockey season about to get underway in the UK, the Yorkshire Post has put together a brand new podcast focussing on our leading teams. On this week’s show, Phil Harrison speaks to Sheffield Steelers’ head coach Gerad Adams as well as Hu

The Yorkshire Post's second SportsTalk of the week is a football special. Leon Wobschall looks at the summer transfer window for Yorkshire’s clubs, who were the busiest, who were the quietest, and who were the winners and losers. Plus, Leon discusses th

Castleford Tigers make strides as the jostling for position in Super League’s play-offs intensifies. Dave Craven joins us to review the weekend’s action and assess the play-off picture. Plus, with the rugby union season dawning, we preview the Champio

Yorkshire's dream of the double may be over, but Thursday’s defeat to Durham in the Royal London One-Day Cup at Headingley may just have strengthened their hopes for silverware in the County Championship. The Yorkshire Post’s cricket correspondent Chr

Leeds Rhinos’ golden generation complete the set as Leeds United lurch into crisis. The Yorkshire Post's panel of Nick Westby, Richard Sutcliffe and Dave Craven discuss those two big issues as well as Hull KR's new coach, Hull FC's weekend of ups and do

The 3rd episode of the week from Yorkshire Post towers is a Challenge Cup final preview as Dave Craven looks at where the Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers contest will be won and lost. Plus we discuss all the many storylines and talking points surrounding

A second podcast of the week from the Yorkshire Post team is a Hull City in Europe special. Join Nick Westby and Richard Sutcliffe to preview the Tigers' latest Europa League adventure against Lokeren in Belgium.

The first of three podcasts this week reflects on the Football League and Super League weekends. Chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe joins us to reflect on the second weekend of the Football League season as Leeds and Rotherham get up and runni

Mark Robins became the first managerial casualty of the new football season after just one game - but was it a knee-jerk reaction or a long time in coming? The Yorkshire Post's Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict and previews Hull City's Premier League ca

From the Yorkshire Post, Nick Westby and Phil Harrison on the Glasgow 2014 medal performances of Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, Nick Matthew and James Willstrop; plus Richard Sutcliffe on Hull City's European Tour and the malaise at Leeds United and Doncast

The Yorkshire Post panel discuss where next for the Bradford Bulls, how great can Rory McIlroy become and we predict how many medals Yorkshire's athletes will win at the Commonwealth Games. Join Nick Westby, Dave Craven, Chris Stratford and Phil Harrison.

WHILE England were slumping to a thrillling, yet, miserable defeat to Sri Lanka at Headingley, Yorkshire were sending a strong signal to their County Championship rivals with an emphatic win over Warwickshire inside three days at Edgbaston. Phil Harrison

Leon Wobschall on England's latest failure, the magic of Brazil 2014 and the appointment of Dave Hockaday at Leeds United. Richard Hercock on Super League and the latest travails of Bradford Bulls, plus our Wimbledon panel of Chris Stratford and John Robe

Our World Cup special sees host Nick Westby joined by Yorkshire Post sports editor Matt Reeder, football writer Leon Wobschall and graphic artist Graeme Bandeira to discuss England's prospects and take us through their World Cup wallcharts. Plus we hear f

Saluting Rotherham United's promotion and how far they can go with the Yorkshire Post's Richard Sutcliffe. Dave Craven mulls over the big Super League stories and we hear from Yorkshire's double Olympic champion Andy Hodge on his next big challenge.

IF Yorkshire hadn't outlined their title credentials already this season in the County Championship this season, they certainly did so at Headingley this week. The Yorkshire Post's Chris Waters and Phil Harrison discuss a big win over Warwickshire and pre

Yorkshire Post chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe previews the bigggest day in Hull City's history as the Tigers meet Arsenal in the FA Cup final. Nick Westby hosts this SportsTalk special.

The Yorkshire Post’s cricket correspondent Chris Waters joins Phil Harrison to reflect on the Durham game, as well as discussing the England policy of taking players away from their counties for “meaningless” games against associate nations.

Yorkshire Post sports editor Matt Reeder asks whether time is running out for Barnsley and Doncaster, salutes the job done by Nigel Worthington at York City, and gives his verdict on another tumultuous season for Leeds United. Rugby league writer Dave Cra

As a new season dawns for Yorkshire County Cricket Club the nation's favourite cricket podcast returns to look ahead to what supporters at Headingley can expect from a team some are considering favourites to win the County Championship title. Host Phil Ha

Assessing the takeover twists and turns at Odsal and Elland Road plus all the latest talking points from football and rugby league with Dave Craven and Richard Sutcliffe. Plus Phil Harrison joins host Nick Westby to preview the Elite League ice hockey pla

Narrowing the focus on the Premier League, Championship and the promotion races in Leagues One, Two and the Conference. Chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict on all our teams.

Join us for our monthly podcast counting down to the Tour de France in Yorkshire, the biggest sports event to hit the region for decades. In this episode, Team Sky's Ben Swift on his hopes to ride the Tour in his home county, Welcome to Yorkshire's head o

Chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe reflects on a major win for Hull City, brings us up to speed on developments at Leeds United and we assess the fortunes of all Yorkshire’s clubs. Rugby writer Dave Craven joins us to give us a post mortem i

The new Super League season is upon us and the Yorkshire Post’s rugby league correspondent Dave Craven and the Yorkshire Evening Post’s league scribe Peter Smith have put their heads together to preview the year ahead. They talk promotion and relegati

The madness at Leeds United reverberated through football at the weekend - Richard Sutcliffe assesses what happened and what’s next for the Elland Road club. Dave Craven talks Six Nations and Championship rugby. And with the Winter Olympics beginning in

Welcome to TourTalk, the new podcast from the Yorkshire Post and associated Johnston Press titles which every month will bring you the latest news, stories and interviews counting down to the greatest bike race on the planet starting right here in Yorkshi

Dave Craven joins host Nick Westby to preview the Six Nations. We hear from Yorkshire Winter Olympians Jamie Nicholls and Dom Harington, and we talk Yorkshire's winners and losers in the January transfer window with Leon Wobschall.

With Nahki Wells moving from Bradford to Huddersfield, we look at what business is being conducted by Yorkshire’s clubs. Chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe joins us to discuss how the region’s clubs are approaching the transfer window, whe

Former England and Yorkshire all-rounder Anthony McGrath and the Yorkshire Post's cricket correspondent Chris Waters once again join host Phil Harrison on our CricketTalk Ashes Panel to discuss where England went wrong in Australia and what, more importan

The Yorkshire Post's Richard Sutcliffe saluites Sheffield United but bemoans the difficulties our other sides had in the FA Cup. And Dave Craven reflects on the fortunes of Rotherham Titans and Leeds Carnegie in rugby union's Championship.

Reflections on the 2013 festive football programme and which Yorkshire clubs might win promotion in 2013. Plus Richard Sutcliffe on the latest takeover talk at Leeds United. Dave Craven assesses the promotion hopes of Leeds Carnegie and Rotherham Titans a

End of year interviews with two of the region’s golfing stars, Matt Fitzpatrick and Richard Finch. In extended interviews, Sheffield teenager Fitzpatrick recalls his golden summer of Open and US Amateur glory, and discusses his hopes and aspirations for

Former Yorkshire and England all-rounder Anthony McGrath and Yorkshire Post cricket writer Chris Waters join host Phil Harrison to try and work out what happens next for England. Cricket writer with The Age newspaper in Melbourne, Jesse Hogan, discusses t

The weather outside is frightful, but the festive football fixtures are exciting as we look at the prospects of each of Yorkshire’s football clubs this Christmas. Richard Sutcliffe gives his thoughts. Also this week, we hear a snippet from the BBC Sport

Yorkshire Post football writers Richard Hercock and Leon Wobschall discuss the departures of Dave’s Flitcroft and Jones and who might be next at both Oakwell and Hillsborough. Plus Leon reflects on a historic result at Hull and how it was nearly ruined

Dave Craven joins us to look back on the game of the tournament, but one that proved beyond Steve McNamara’s side. Also this week, Richard Sutcliffe looks at the highs and lows of Yorkshire football, and assesses the situation at Sheffield Wednesday as

Dave Craven joins us to look back on the game of the tournament, but one that proved beyond Steve McNamara’s side. Also this week, Richard Sutcliffe looks at the highs and lows of Yorkshire football, and assesses the situation at Sheffield Wednesday as

AS Australia and England make their last-minute preparations Down Under for the opening Ashes Test in Brisbane on Thursday, CricketTalk returns with a series of special programmes dedicated to the forthcoming series. Jesse Hogan, of The Age newspaper in M

Dave Craven joins us to look back on a gallant defeat for Stuart Lancaster’s men at Twickenham and assesses what Steve McNamara’s equivalent have to do to defeat New Zealand in the RLWC semi-final.
Richard Sutcliffe talks England football and give his

In an action-packed episode, we talk rugby and football with Dave Craven and Leon Wobschall, and hear from England head coach Stuart Lancaster, leading world squash star Nick Matthew and Winter Olympic medal prospect Zoe Gillings.

In our a Rugby League World Cup preview special, host Nick Westby speaks to Bradford Bulls head coach Francis Cummins and rugby league writer Dave Craven gives us the lowdown on England’s nightmare week, and whether it will hinder their chances?

Yorkshire Post rugby league correspondent Dave Craven is joined by Yorkshire Evening Post league reporter Pete Smith to look ahead to the next month or so of intense, frenetic and exciting World Cup action. Also this week, chief football correspondent Ric

In a special edition, Nick Westby is joined by Matt Reeder and Leon Wobschall to reflect on England's progress to the World Cup finals in Brazil, sealed on a dramatic night at Wembley with victory over Poland.

We talk football with the returning Richard Sutcliffe and ice hockey with Phil Harrison. We hear from Rotherham Titan Charlie Mulchrone and Leeds Carnegie's Fred Burdon, and we speak with budding golfer Daniel Gavins. Nick Westby hosts SportsTalk from the

Dave Craven on the Super League play-offs and rugby union plus Leon Wobschall on the fortunes of all Yorkshire's football clubs, plus what's going wrong at Leeds United, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United.

AS expected, Yorkshire were beaten to the County Championship title by Paul Collingwood's Durham, although Andrew Gale's team secured second place for the season with a comfortable win over Middlesex. With current matters all sorted, Yorkshire quickly tur

Dave Craven on the Super League play-offs, Leon Wobschall discusses wins for Hull City and Bradford City but no other Yorkshire clubs, and we talk ice hockey with Phil Harrison and former Steelers coach Ryan Finnerty.

Rotherham United and Bradford City are leaving Sheffield United in their wake as they surge ahead in League One. Plus we look at the make-up of the Super League play-offs. And ahead of the new rugby union Championship season, we hear from Leeds Carnegie b

Nick Westby, Matt Reeder and Leon Wobschall discuss the winners and losers in transfer deadline day and Richard Hercock brings news of the fresh investment at Sheffield United and what it means for the club.

Matt Fitzpatrick interview, saluting Huddersfield Giants as Super League leaders, assessing financial plight of Wakefield Wildcats and Yorkshire football, including Barnsley's big win, and the starts of Hull City and Rotherham United

After freezing on the Wembley stage we ask if Hull FC can bounce back quickly, and we look at the red hot starts of Leeds United, Huddersfield Town and Bradford City. Plus Super League and Yorkshire football discussion. With Nick Westby, Dave Craven and L

In the second podcast of the week, we preview the Challenge Cup final as host Nick Westby is joined by rugby league correspondent Dave Craven. Plus we hear from Hull FC captain Gareth Ellis on the challenge presented by Wigan Warriors.

Matthew Fitzpatrick and Jodi Ewart Shadoff wrote a glorious chapter in Yorkshire golfing history on the same weekend Hull City made their Premier League bow. Yorkshire Post deputy sports editor joins us to give his verdict on Fitzpatrick’s momentous vic

AS Yorkshire’s Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Tim Bresnan take the plaudits for playing their part in England comprehensively retaining the Ashes against Australia, we chat to the White Rose county’s director of cricket, Martyn Moxon, to discover where

Huddersfield Giants are on the verge of being the minor premiers, but does their achievement deserve greater acknowledgment? Yorkshire Post rugby league scribe Dave Craven argues the merits for and against, and reflects on the Hull derby and all the other

Jonny Bairstow takes time out from a coaching clinic at Sheffield University to recall his delight at helping England retain the Ashes at Old Trafford. He is joined on the programme by his county captain Andrew Gale. Chris Waters chats about both Yorkshir

Football is back and to celebrate, Yorkshire delivered a mishmash of results on the opening weekend. Also this week, whose leading the race for the top eight in Super League? Join Nick Westby, Richard Sutcliffe and Dave Craven.

The long hot summer proved not that long after all as football returns to dominate the sporting agenda. Yorkshire Post football writers Richard Sutcliffe and Leon Wobschall give their verdicts on which Yorkshire teams will be fighting for promotion and wh

Ashes preview - Trent Bridge is the first encounter in back-to-back series' between the two sides and, while many expect a comfortable victory for England both at home and in the return series in Australia, doubt has been cast over those predictions due t

The words you thought you’d never hear, Briton has a Wimbledon men’s singles champion - all hail Andy Murray. Yorkshire Post deputy sports editor Chris Stratford joins us to reflect on a momentous achievement in British sport and a memorable weekend.

Twenty20 Special - First-team coach Jason Gillespie discusses Yorkshire’s philosophy and on his return from England duty, Jonny Bairstow talks about the county’s aspirations. In an in-depth interview, bowler Jack Brooks looks back on 10 years of Twent

Yorkshire’s historic win at Middlesex saw them climb to the top of the County Championship. Chris Waters looks at who can stop them, starting with Surrey’s explosive line-up of Kevin Pietersen and Ricky Ponting. A first Championship win at Lord’s sa

Leon Wobschall on Sheffield United's new boss and continuing our State of the Clubs feature with Bradford City. Plus Dave Craven on the value of the England versus Exiles international and Chris Stratford salutes Justin Rose's US Open triumph.

Analysing the rise of Hull in Super League and the start of a new feature looking at each of Yorkshire's football clubs, beginning with Barnsley. Yorkshire Post rugby league correspondent Dave Craven looks at the prominance of Hull FC and KR in Super Leag

How long can Yorkshire's Adil Rashid keep his average with the bat at above 200?. Will Joe Root be chosen to open the batting for England during the Ashes Test Series later this summer? Will Ricky Ponting come out of retirement to help Australia regain t

Saluting Bradford City for a triumphant season and our pundits name their managers of the year. Yorkshire Post football correspondents Richard Sutcliffe and Leon Wobschall reflect on the Bantams promotion at wembley, and look at the chances of City and Ro

With just one more domestic game to go for Yorkshire clubs, we preview Bradford City's latest trip to Wembley, and look in-depth at Hull City's promotion to the Premier League. Dave Craven reflects on the weekend of Challenge Cup games and gives his thoug

Looking back on a joyous weekend in the Championship for Hull, Huddersfield, Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday. Plus we salute Bradford for reaching Wembley again and ask what next for Sheffield United? Also this week, Richard Hercock joins us on the line

AFTER being thoroughly outplayed in their County Championship opener, Yorkshire have bounced back with two wins in five days to mark a wonderful few days. Chris Waters joins Phil Harrison to reflect on the past few days of action for Jason Gillespie's tea

CHRIS Waters takes a few minutes to join host Phil Harrison to wax lyrical about the amount of Test cricket played during a typical English summer nowadays, as well as talking about whether there are actually too many English county grounds with internati

Yorkshire batsman Adam Lyth welcomes back Joe Root, Tim Bresnan and Jonny Bairstow as the White Rose to kickstart their season. Lyth discusses his own aspirations and those of the county in their 150th year in this week's episode.Plus, Yorkshire Post cric

Nine Yorkshire football clubs have something to play for and two of them have new managers. Yorkshire Post football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict on Danny Wilson's sacking and Brian McDermott's appointment, plus looks ahead to a moment

Here we go, the final weeks of the football season, we assess the fortunes of all 11 of Yorkshire's clubs.
Yorkshire Post football correspondent Leon Wobschall joins host Nick Westby to look at the Championship relegation battle and Hull's promotion cha

Where do Leeds United turn after Neil Warnock, and does he leave them in a better or worse position? Download to your iPod or listen online to this Yorkshire Post podcast. Yorkshire Post football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict. Plus Da

York City's new manager, Bradford Bulls topple the Giants and Leeds Carnegie revive promotion hopes. Yorkshire Post football writer Leon Wobschall assesses the challenge facing new York City manager Nigel Worthington, and looks at the promotion and releg

Bradford City fans, Nahki Wells and from chief football writer Richard Sutcliffe on Bradford's big day out. Richard looks at the promotion and relegation races involving our clubs in the Football League. Dave Craven reflects on the World Club Challenge a

It's a massive weekend of sport and we start the build-up with the World Club Challenge at Headingley. Dave Craven sets the scene on Leeds Rhinos v Melbourne Storm. Plus we hear from RFU chief exec Ian Ritchie and Richard Sutcliffe talks Yorkshire footbal

Is the fresh speculation about investment in Leeds good or bad news? Plus Hull City's promotion challenge and Huddersfield Giants' rip-roaring start. Yorkshire Post football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict on the fresh interest in Leeds,

As opening weekend's go, the entertainment served up by the Six Nations and Super League will be hard to beat. Yorkshire Post rugby correspondent Dave Craven joins us to reflect on the start of both competitions, to assess Huddersfield Giants' party-poopi

Bradford City stand on the brink of history - but how significant has this League Cup run been? Richard Sutcliffe attempts to put his finger on the Bantams' success, and analyses whether or not Leeds fans should be disgruntled at their team's current pred

The route for the two stages of the 2014 Tour de France will be announced on Thursday, and we get the views of Olympic silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead. Armitstead is urging Tour organisers to make the most of the treacherous yet beautiful roads of Yor

Previewing Bradford City's big day and assessing the managerial merry-go-round right here in Yorkshire. Bradford face one of the biggest games in their 110-year history as they welcome Aston Villa in the League Cup semi-final, while Barnsley and Doncast

After indulging in a festive feast, SportsTalk is back with our look back on the holiday fixtures and our look ahead to some of the highlights of the 2013 sporting calendar. Yorkshire Post rugby writer Dave Craven joins us to put memories of 2012 in thei

We all knew Bradford City were Cup kings, but what about that memorable shootout win over Arsenal? Yorkshire Post chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe reflects on an unforgettable night at Valley Parade as he saultes Bantams. Richard also look

The 2015 Rugby World Cup might be three years away but it is already stealing the headlines. The draw has been made, and while it's a tricky one for England, should we care after obliterating the world champions?
Dave Craven joins us to reflect on a memo

Double Olympic champion Ed Clancy discusses his options going forward and we get our teeth into the big stories in football and rugby. Yorkshire Post rugby correspondent Dave Craven looks back on England's defeat to Australia at Twickenham and what they m

Huddersfield Town are flying high but are Leeds in a battle to beat the drop? Also this week hear our Jessica Ennis interview. Yorkshire Post chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe reflects on the weekend's action and asks just how high can the Te

Football all the way as we talk Football League, FA Cup and League Cup in this week's episode. Yorkshire Post chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe looks at the exploits of the county's three non-league teams in the FA Cup on Saturday, in particu

What should have been a celebration of Yorkshire's nine clubs winning on Saturday, was ruined by the shameful scenes between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday supporters at Hillsborough. Yorkshire Post chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe was

SportsTalk elbows in on CricketTalk territory as we discuss Yorkshire's Twenty20 Champions League adventure in South Africa. Yorkshire Post cricket correspondent Chris Waters joins us to assess how Yorkshire have done so far, what awaits them this week, a

Leeds Rhinos won the Grand Final for a fifth time in six years, prompting SportsTalk to ask whether they are the greatest team in the sport's history? Yorkshire Post rugby league correspondent Dave Craven gives his verdict and salutes the achievement of

The Leeds Rhinos are one win away from a fifth Grand Final triumph in six years while Sheffield Eagles and Doncaster showed why South Yorkshire should be considered for a Super League licence. The Yorkshire Post’s rugby league correspondent Dave Craven

Are Leeds United any closer to a takeover and why oh why would Wigan Warriors want to face play-off kings Leeds Rhinos? The Yorkshire Post's chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe brings us up to speed on the potential Leeds United takeover and an

Yorkshire derbies take the headlines while the Super League play-offs are in full swing. The Yorkshire Post's chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe joins us to set the scene on the midweek Yorkshire derbies and gives his verdict on Hull City's en

More heartache for Leeds Rhinos but can they have any complaints at a third successive Challenge Cup final defeat? Dave Craven joins us to give his verdict on what wrong this time for the Super League champions at Wembley. Also this week, Yorkshire Post f

The Football League season has begun, but who got off to the best start? Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict on all Yorkshire's teams. Also this week, Richard discusses the matches ahead and gives a taster as to who might be sought after in the transfer m

What do we focus on now the Olympics are over? Ah yes, football and rugby league. In a heady mix of sports we begin today with Nick Westby's review of the Olympic Games in the company of Phil Harrison. Plus we hear from Richard Sutcliffe on the prospects

Player power reins at Huddersfield Giants and is a little patience required in the protracted Leeds United takeover? Yorkshire Post chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe asks for a little patience in the big takeover saga at Elland Road, and he t

From Andy Murray's heartbreak to Jonny Marray's Cinderella story - what now for Britain's best in the wake of Wimbledon? Yorkshire Post deputy sports editor Chris Stratford reflects on an historic weekend for British tennis at Wimbledon, and looks at how

Leeds United are on the brink of a takeover. What do we know about the mystery consortium and when will the deal be done? Chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe gives his verdict, and joins Graeme Bandeira in saluting European champions Spain. Als

England exit a tournament on penalties has a familiar ring to it - but did we find our level at Euro 2012? Do England return as heroes, villains or a bunch of pass-shy hoof-it merchants we are no longer surprised by? Plus, we look at the four quality side

The Yorkshire Post's cricket correspondent Chris Waters joins Phil Harrison to discuss the performances of Andrew Gale's team in the crash-bang-wallop format, as well as loking ahead to Friday's one-day international at Headingley between England and the

FORMER England paceman Ryan Sidebottom this week signed an extended deal with Yorkshire, taking him up until the end of the 2014 season, by which time he will be nearly 37-years-old. Chris Waters joins host Phil Harrison to discuss the deal. And in the la

For every call for Jonny Bairstow to be replaced for next week's Third Test, there have been twice as many voices come out in support of him, including Sir Geoffrey Boycott and the YP's cricket correspondent Chris Waters, who feels the criticism of Bairst

Huddersfield Town defeated Sheffield United in a dramatic penalty shootout at Wembley to clinch promotion - where next for both clubs? Richard Sutcliffe gives his thoughts and casts a verdict on England. Dave Craven last week questioned whether Magic Week

Mitchell Starc endured a long-running battle to arrive in Yorkshire but announced his arrival in style with three wickets in last week's CB40 win over Derbyshire. Yorkshire Post sports editor Matt Reeder joins host Phil Harrison to tell say what he thinks

York City are back in the Football League, Chelsea are European champions - what's next for both clubs? Also this week, Dave Craven on Super League's Monday night revolution and has Magic Weekend lost its...er, magic?
Plus Phil Harrison talks everything

While Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root rightly garner all the headlines and attention for their blossoming performances for both club and country, Phil Harrison and Chris Waters look at a third young batting prospect currently doing the business for Yorkshire.

Yorkshire teams with Wembley on their mind, and does Manchester City's dramatic title win herald a new era? York's FA Trophy heroes Gary Mills and Matty Blair. Dave Craven looks at the semi-final line-up in the Challenge Cup and previews the big game at t

Only a few days after promising talent Ajmal Shahzad left the club, the arrival of Australian left-arm quickie Mitchell Starc was blocked when he encountered problems with his visa entry form, spotted by officials at the UK Border Agency. Chris Waters giv

We salute Sheffield Wednesday and ask whether Sheffield United or Huddersfield, and York City, can follow them to promotion. Plus Hull FC's Super League title credentials, world snooker and Olympic boxer Nicola Adams.

Despite living in austere times the powers-that-be at YP Towers have decided to hell with it and blown the entire summer's budget by sending your favourite cricket podcast to the seaside for the day. We hear from Bill Mustoe, Chris Waters and the fans.

Is Roy Hodgson the right choice for England? Plus Richard Sutcliffe on Sheffield United v Wednesday in the promotion race and what Leeds United faltered. Plus snooker chat with Richard Hercock and Jonathan Edwards on BOA v WADA.

Ian Appleyard on the managerial change at Sheffield Wednesday, and Sheffield United's promotion chances. Dave Craven on the Super League weekend of the underdog, plus Simon Dyson and Richard Finch on English golf.

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Simon Grayson's dismissal as Leeds United manager on Wednesday has been the story of the week. Listen in as chief football correspondent Richard Sutcliffe gives the inside track on the managerial change and gives his verdict on who might be next.

In Yorkshire we were lucky to have him display his professionalism, desire and determination at both Leeds and Sheffield United, and here Yorkshire Post sports editor Matt Reeder pays his tribute to one of football's good guys.

It does mean there have been casualties on the coaching staff with respected faces Steve Oldham and Craig White among those heading out, but in this special edition of the podcast we hear from chairman Colin Graves, director of professional cricket Martyn

Sports editor Matt Reeder has his say and sets the scene ahead of a host of Yorkshire derbies this coming weekend. The minimum expectation of McNamara's England was reaching the Four Nations final. Now they've done that, can they go on to lift the trophy?

Capello has named his England squad but what does Yorkshire Post sports editor Matt Reeder make of John Terry's inclusion and Wayne Rooney's omission? Plus he also looks at the record-equalling progress of Huddersfield Town and the best of the rest of the

Chris's book digs deep into the life of the Yorkshire and England cricketing legend.
From his time on the pitch to his stint in the RAF, life in the commentary box to his political persuasions, Trueman's life is portrayed vividly by Chris,.

Ian Appleyard looks at the new man at the Keepmoat Stadium and asks whether Sean O'Driscoll's departure signals the passing of passing football in Doncaster. Plus Ian looks at the form of Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.

This week we hear from Yorkshire's stricken captain Andrew Gale, on where they have gone wrong and how they must improve next year, regardless of what division they are in. Gale talks candidly about the situation and how that, and his arm injury, have

But is getting to the top of the tree only the just the first step for England and how hard must they now work to stay there?
How priceless is the Scarborough Festival to not only Yorkshire, but the whole of county cricket?

Dave Craven then looks at the case of Bradford Bulls - a one-time Super League force who are now facing up to a third season without play-off rugby. Where did it all go wrong? Can they arrest the slide?

Richard Sutcliffe reflects on the opening weekend of the season, the three wins for the Sheffield clubs (Rotherham United included) and an otherwise disappointing start for the rest. Plus, was Leeds United's meek surrender at Southampton symptomatic of th

Yorkshire earned a draw in a runs-fest at the Rose Bowl, but with McGrath and Jacques Rudolph finding their form, will that be enough to save them?
Chris waters joins us to discuss all things Yorkshire, and reflect on England v India

The images are the cause of much talk on the internet and will again ignite a fierce debate about animal welfare.
But farming Also talk of a bright future for a particular breed of sheep as Chris attends a presentation about the Beltex variety.

Will Leeds United push for the Premier League again? Can Barnsley be South Yorkshire's top dogs? Which of the Sheffield teams will make a run for promotion? And is this the year Bradford City start climbing back to the top? We'll look at all those issues

Phil Harrison joins us to suggest we are, but make the case for the return to form of Kevin Pietersen and Stuart Broad. Phil also gives his views on Yorkshire's struggles this season, in all forms of the game.